The average train between Budapest and Bucharest takes 14h 52m and the fastest train takes 14h 51m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest to Bucharest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Budapest and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 9:45 PM at night, and the last departure from Budapest is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Kőbánya-Kispest and take an average of 14h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Bucharest station via Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
Budapest to Bucharest train services, operated by BKK, depart from Koebanya-Kispest station.
Budapest to Bucharest train services, operated by BKK, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
The distance between Budapest and Bucharest is 643.4 km. The road distance is 865 km.
ÖBB operates a train from Koebanya-Kispest to Bucuresti Nord once daily. Tickets cost $190–270 and the journey takes 14h 29m.
